Calendar of Events

THURSDAY, DEC. 1
Mother Goose on the Loose – Offered at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Twelve Bridges Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive. For children up to 4-years-old and caregivers. 434-2410.
Urban Club Fundraiser – At Chevy’s Fresh Mex Restaurant, 1919 Douglas Blvd., Roseville. 784-9587 to place an order or reserve space. Info: Urban Club advisory Alex Joe at 645-6360, extension 130.
FRIDAY, DEC. 2
Placer County Wine & Grape Holiday Gala – Social starts at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at Flower Farm Inn, 4150 Auburn Folsom Road. BYOB - bring your favorite wine to share. Cost is $35 member or $40 nonmember. Catered by Randy’s Creative Catering. RSVP: Renee at 316-4227 or placerwine@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 3
Lights of Lincoln Open House – Lincoln merchants will have special treats for the community from 4-8 p.m. Come downtown before and after the parade and look at the decorations, visit the participating merchants and see what special treats await you.
Miracle on 5th Street – Annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. Parade starts at 4:30 p.m. on 5th and F streets. Live music and tree lighting immediately follows parade.
Fifth annual Little School House Christmas Bazaar – From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Little School House, 801 East Ave. in Lincoln. This event is free to the public. Get your Santa shopping done in this family-fun event.
Fourth annual Lincoln Hills Holiday Home Tour – From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., see six elegantly decorated homes in Lincoln Hills, enjoy complimentary goodies and shop in the boutique. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Info: Sheila at 408-2640 or Connie at 408-2625.
49th annual Christmas breakfast – Hosted by the Loomis Congregational United Church of Christ from 7:30 – 11 a.m., 6440 King Road in Loomis. This year’s theme is “A Kris Kringle Christmas Breakfast” and includes bake sale, raffle and silent auction. Requested donation is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Info: 652-6011.
Healing Fair and Psychic Festival – Runs from 1-6 p.m. at Berkeley Psychic Institute-Sacramento Parish, 2018 19th (between T & U streets).
South Placer Republican Women Federated luncheon – Registration is at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon at Sierra View Country Club, 105 Alta Vista Ave. in Roseville. $20 per person and $10 for first-time guests. Reservations: junelevans@yahoo.com or 644-1959.
14th annual Nutcracker – Placer Theatre Ballet performance at 2 p.m. at Placer High School Theatre, 275 Orange St. (corner of High and Agard) in Auburn. All seats reserved. $13 child, $16 adult and $19.99 premium. Info: 630-7820 or visit placertheatreballet.org.
SUNDAY, DEC. 4
Sacramento Blues Society 32nd annual Membership Show & Hall of Fame Induction ceremony – From 4-8 p.m. at the VFW Hall No. 67, 2784 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento. $25 general and free for Sacramento Blue Society members. All ages welcome. Info: 712-7277.
Acoustic Open Mic – Bruce Tuttle hosts an acoustic open mic at Dillian’s Bar and Grill from 6 to 9 p.m. Dillian’s is at 605 G St. Phone number is 434-8171
Musical “No Casino” – Reading by Lincoln playwright Leah Dawson, with music and singing at 7 p.m. California Stage Theatre, 2509 R St., of Sacramento. Free.
Eagle Scout project Toy Drive – To benefit Shriner’s Hospital from 6-8 p.m. 867 Farrington Lane, Lincoln. Bring a toy and enjoy Santa, cookies, hot chocolate and a light show. Info: whalesbrennon@yahoo.com.
Psalm Stories – Starts at 4 p.m. at Granite Springs Church, 1170 E. Joiner Parkway, Lincoln. Author and pastor Kevin Adams will host a brief talk and book signing on his book, “150: Finding Your Story in the Pslams.”
Psychic Fair and Healing Festival – For women only from 1-6 p.m. at Berkeley Psychic Institute-Sacramento Parish, 2018 19th St., Sac. (between T & U streets).
14th annual Nutcracker – See Saturday’s listing. Performances are at noon and 4 p.m. today.
TUESDAY, DEC. 6
Dudley & The Doo Rights – Performs from 59 p.m. at Kim’s County Kitchen, 537 G St. Lincoln during Taco Tuesday. Info: 645-2727.
Grace Lutheran Church – Will host an Advent celebration concert at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary, 625 2nd St., Lincoln. Music will be provided by Grace Lutheran’s contemporary worship band. The public is invited to attend this free event.
Second community workshop – For the Lincoln Boulevard Improvements Project from 5-7 p.m. A brief overview presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Lincoln City Hall Building, first floor Community Room, 600 Sixth St. Info: ci.lincoln.ca.us.
Lincoln Kiwanis Club meeting – Breakfast meeting from 7-8 a.m. at Buonarroti’s, 460 G St., Lincoln. The Lincoln High School Choir will be featured. Info: President Dyann Branch at 316-77324 or lincolnkiwanis.org.
Lincoln multiple sclerosis meeting – No-host holiday luncheon at noon at Mimi’s Caf?. Guests are welcome. Reserve space by calling Anita Bunch at 408-8750. Optional to bring a wrapped gift, up to $10 for the “goofy gift exchange,” with items such as cookies, candy and wine.
St. Nicholas Gift Faire is held after liturgical services from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and each Sunday throughout the month of December at Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 Stone Canyon Drive in Roseville. Discover the true meaning of Santa Claus at this gift faire that offers unique religious gift items with emphasis on the Nativity of our Lord, the Advent Season, and the celebration of St Nicholas. 772-9372, www.saintanna.org.
Thursday, Dec. 8
Mother Goose on the Loose – Offered at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Twelve Bridges Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive. For children up to 4-years-old and caregivers. 434-2410.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Presented by Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts at 7 p.m. at the Marysville Community Auditorium, 1919 B St. in Marysville. $8 for adults and $6 for children 6-12. Info: (530) 749-6157.
Friday, Dec. 9
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella – See Thursday, Dec. 8 listing.
Ninth annual Night of Nativities – From 6-9 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, 252 O St., Lincoln. An exhibit features hundreds of nativity sets from around the world. The public is welcome to this free event. Info: 645-7922.
Live Drive-Through Nativity – “Live the Experience” is a free drive through nativity from 7-10 p.m. at the Roseville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 914 Cirby Way, Roseville (near the corner of Cirby and Sunrise). This is a free event. No donations accepted.
Saturday, Dec. 10
Friends of Lincoln Library holiday-themed book sale – From 1-4 p.m. at the Twelve Bridges Public Library. Proceeds support library programming and the purchase of new materials for the library. Info: 434-2404 or e-mail FOLL@live.com.
Holiday in the Hills on the Placer County Wine Trail – A charity toy drive and open house wine tasting weekend from noon – 5 p.m. at 17 boutique wineries in Auburn, Newcastle, Loomis and Lincoln. Admission is free with a donated new, unwrapped child’s toy for Toys for Tots. Info: 663-4486 or visit placerwine.com for maps.
Loomis Basin Holiday Home tour – Offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring five homes ranging from historic to luxurious will be decked out for the holidays. $25 in advance or $30 on tour day. A $10 ticket for a gourmet buffet lunch is available with advance purchase. Proceeds benefit the Loomis Basin Education Foundation. Info: lbef.net.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella – See Thursday, Dec. 8 listing.
Free photos with Santa – Century 21 Select kicks off the holiday season with Santa! From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 801 Sterling Parkway, Suite 100 in Lincoln. Bring in a canned or nonperishable food item to donate to a local community food bank. Info: 408-3663.
Christmas for Kids – From 9 a.m. –1 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 7117 Hope Way, Penryn. For children 3 years through 5th grade. There will be crafts, songs and games all free of charge. Info: 652-0459.
Eagle Scout toy drive project – To benefit Shriner’s Hospital from 6-9 p.m at 867 Farrington Lane in Lincoln. Bring a toy and enjoy Santa, cookies, hot chocolate and a light show. Info: whalesbrennon@yahoo.com.
Old Town Auburn 25th annual Country Christmas – From 5 –9 p.m. in Historic Old Town Auburn.
Nineth annual Night of Nativities – From 4 p.m. –9 p.m. See Friday, Dec. 9 listing.
Live Drive-Through Nativity – See Friday, Dec. 9 listing.
Service of Remembrance – If you have recently experienced the death of someone dear to you, join us for a brief service to remember them this Christmas time. 3-4:30 p.m. at Centerpoint Community Church Chapel, 515 Sunrise Ave., Roseville. Info: 782-3186.
Sunday, Dec. 11
Holiday in the Hills on the Placer County Wine Trail – See Saturday, Dec. 10 listing.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella – See Thursday, Dec. 8 listing. Show starts at 2 p.m. today.
Acoustic Open Mic – Bruce Tuttle hosts an acoustic open mic at Dillian’s Bar and Grill from 6 to 9 p.m. Dillian’s is at 605 G St. Phone number is 434-8171.